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Irish university to offer first degree in 'influencing'

Southeast Technical University in Carlow will offer a Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation and Social Media, responding to the increasing number of people working as influencers or creating content for brands.
Dr. Eleanor O'Leary, a university representative, stated that graduates of the course will be prepared to work as self-employed influencers or in content creation for companies or organizations.
The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the dynamic field of content creation and social media, providing opportunities for both self-employment and traditional employment.

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Daily Express

Irish university slammed for ‘useless degree’ as students study influencing

The university in Ireland has launched a brand new degree for undergraduates giving students the chance to study content creation and influencing.

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A university in Ireland is offering a degree for wannabe influencers. Students will need to learn how to manage a PR crisis.

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BBC News

Influencing degree to be offered by Irish university

The bachelors course at Southeast Technical University in Carlow is due to start in September 2024.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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RTÉ

Irish university to offer first degree in 'influencing'

Ireland's first university degree course for people who want to be "influencers" is to open for applicants in November.

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Dublin Live

Irish university offering first ever influencer degree course

South East Technology University (SETU) in Carlow is accepting applications for the course from November

1 year ago·Dublin, Ireland

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The Zambian Observer

Irish university to grant degrees in social-media influencing

A college in the southeast of Ireland will be the first in the country to provide a degree in social-media influencing. The Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation and Social Media program at Southeast Technical University in Carlow will start accepting applications in November. It will start accepting its first group of students in September […]

1 year ago·Zambia

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